Goshen Central lost to Minisink Valley two weeks ago and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Gladiators fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 2-1. Gladiators fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Warriors since Thursday.

Stephen Kovacs
| 04/06/26 vs Wallkill | 13 |
| 05/07/26 vs Minisink Valley | 11 |
| 04/21/26 vs Washingtonville | 11 |
| 04/15/26 vs Valley Central | 11 |
| 03/25/26 vs Chester | 5 |
| + 2 more games |
Stephen Kovacs put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He is becoming a predictor of Goshen Central's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is 3-1 (and 4-6 when he doesn't). Kovacs was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
Goshen Central's record now sits at 7-7. As for Minisink Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Goshen Central will take on Warwick at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Minisink Valley, they will venture away from home to challenge Ketcham at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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